On this day in 1946 the iconic two-piece was invented. yes, it was 69 years ago that Louis Reard created the two-piece and naturally we’re celebrating with a little shopping. While the one-piece is certainly having a resurgence lately, we’ll never forget our fondness for bikinis. Louis Reard unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit at the Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming pool in Paris. Parisian showgirl Micheline Bernardini modeled the new fashion, which Reard dubbed “bikini,” inspired by a news-making U.S. atomic test that took place off the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.
Half-cups, balconettes and plunges: These bikini tops are in the classic bra shapes, and the cups are constructed of three pieces of fabric. They usually offer the best shape and support and go up to K cup. They come in soft as well as moulded cups, the moulded (padded) being cut lower and thus showing more skin than the soft ones. We recommend the ones with underwires over those without. Balconettes and half-cups are cut higher and offer a lot of support, while plunges reveal more cleavage.
Bandeaus: Not all bandeaus are strapless, some have straps in the center or on the sides. Basically they look like a bandage, meaning that they don´t accentuate the cleavage. This makes the bust optically smaller and the figure more boyish.
Bandeaus work only if they have underwires and broad bands at the back.
Strapless: Again, underwires and a broad back are the key. Strapless bras that are not bandeaus separate the breasts and show off the decollete, so they look more curvy and feminine than bandeaus. Like the latter, they need to be wired and moulded to work.
Triangle Body Shape: The triangle body shape looks most balanced in styles that emphasize the top half and streamline the bottom half. Halter shapes are flattering in triangle body shapes as they create more curves up top, and boy shorts can work on the bottom for extra coverage.
Square high neck bikini top: Wanna look red hot?! high neck bikinis are making a huge comeback and this square style high neck bikini top is a fierce update for your swimwear collection. with a halter neck finish, high neck style and tie back finish this super standout red beaut will ensure all eyes are on you.
